Children traveling alone

Children 5 to 11 years of age who are not accompanied on an aircraft by a parent, legal guardian or someone who is at least 18 years of age are considered unaccompanied minors and are subject to specific restrictions. Travel arrangements for these young travelers can be booked at united.com, through the United Customer Contact Center or with your local travel agent.

Restrictions for unaccompanied minor travel

Unaccompanied minors can only travel on nonstop flights operated by United or United Express®. United does not offer unaccompanied minor service to or from other airlines' flights.

Children younger than 5 years of age are not accepted as unaccompanied minors.

Children 5 to 11 years of age who are traveling alone must use our unaccompanied minor service and pay the applicable service charge.

Children ages 12 to 17 can use United's Unaccompanied Minor service for travel on nonstop flights operated by United or United Express, or they can travel as adults on any flights without using United's unaccompanied minor service.

Contact the United Customer Contact Center or your local travel agent to make arrangements for unaccompanied minor service or for more information. If unaccompanied minor service is requested, the service charge and all restrictions apply.